Killiam Shakespeare New Music Featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff

PHILADELPHIA - July 28, 2016 - PRLog -- The ground-breaking and critically acclaimed band, Killiam Shakespeare, led by renowned musical duo Steve Mckie and Corey Bernhard, return with their highly anticipated new Mixtape entitled, Killiam Season 1 featuring Grammy award-winning artist and producer, DJ Jazzy Jeff. Another release by Ropeadope Records, Killiam Season 1 is the first of the groups three-part mixtape series that features an array of artists including Philadelphia's own hip-hop recording artist, Freeway (Jay Z, Beanie Sigel, Kanye West), singer Cody Wise (will.i.am), and singer/songwriter, Aaron Camper (Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder). Killiam Shakespeare considers this project as a representation of their artistry as a musical unit.

For Killiam Season 1, the band believes this mixtape with hip-hop legend DJ Jazzy Jeff, is an opportunity to take their fans on a musical journey that culminates a climatic experience heard by the pulsating keys and synthesizers played by Bernhard and up-tempo patterns from McKie. "Working with Jeff is like being next to a wizard…someone who connects with music on a deep level is rare and nothing to be taken for granted...," states Bernhard. The title itself, is a self-proclaimed notion, where according to McKie, "Killiam Season means that we're finally in a space of our own...and with the overall balance of this project we created, we felt good about our chances in having the opportunity to work with living legend DJ Jazzy Jeff!"

Produced and arranged by both Mckie and Bernhard, the mixtape begins with a pinnacle intro that transitions into a seductive R&B track "Insanity" featuring newcomer Lana Knight; her light and flirty vocals is memorizing to the ear from the lyrical expression of love and sensuality. In contrast, "Drive Me Crazy" offers the modern "trap" style, featuring R&B singer Noel Scales. The song is accompanied by the off-beat rhythmic configurations where the well-known style by Mckie is elevated throughout the song. Proceeding this track, is "Alphabet Boys" where McKie passes the baton to Bernard as his palpitated strokes on the keys are spotlighted. The hip-hop track features rappers Freeway, EST (Beyoncé and Scott Storch), and Val Strasser. "Young Fly Love" a harmonious contemporary track that features R&B singer Aaron Camper is captivating by the melodic textures sung by the singer. A retro track "Set It Off" featuring Cody Wise, is a revisit from the 80's R&B where the synthesizer is the pivotal instrument. Lastly, the band showcases their musical capabilities on "Julio César" with Anthony Decarlo on Spanish guitar and Dwayne on electric bass. The Latin and samba track emphasizes the band's musical fondness of cultural influences.

Killiam Season 1 (16 songs) - on drums Steve McKie, keys/synthesizer Corey Bernard, electric guitar Simon Martinez and Anthony Decarlo, electric bass Dwayne Moore and Dre Pinckney, and Aaron Draper on percussion. The mixtape will be available on iTunes and Amazon on Friday, July 29, 2016. For more information please visit: http://ropeadope.com/ Killiam Shakespeare: @killiamshakespeare (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). #KilliamSeason